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This chapter represents the conclusive part of the book. We present the most recent researches on piezoelectric materials for nanomedicine applications and non-invasive wireless stimulation of tissues and cells. Particular attention is devoted to the ongoing research in our laboratories. Concluding remarks and perspectives are also reported.
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Ciofani, G. (2012). Piezoelectricity in Nanomedicine: Future Directions and Perspectives. In: Ciofani, G., Menciassi, A. (eds) Piezoelectric Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications. Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28044-3_9
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